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The EventGuide TUESDAY November 24, 2009 The Arts| Call | 22nd Annual European Union Film Showcase. A selection of top films from EU member states, including film festival award winners, box office hits, and US premieres. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center. (Performance - Movies). 301-495-6720 | 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first e
National Geographic Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-857-8637 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Near and Far: Paintings by The Washington Society for Landscape Painting. Since 1913, members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters have gathered to paint in the countryside and enjoy the comp
The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-581-5192 | 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | 76th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature. Since 1913, members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters have gathered to paint in the countryside and enjoy the comp
The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-581-5192 | 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Cole Sternberg's Exhibition, "and those who were dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music". Accompanied by an exhibition catalog, published by Western Canon and featuring a preface by Claudio Grossman, Chair of the U.N.
American University Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-885-1300 | 12:00 pm- 12:15 pm | Spotlight Tours. Tours focus one painting each day. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 | | 6:00 pm | Millennium Stage. Different performing and visual artists are featured each night. Free admission. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 202-467-4600 | | 7:30 pm | Jersey Boys.  Performing live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 | | 7:30 pm | Lost in Yonkers. A 4 Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, two brothers are left to fend for themselves in a dysfunctional household with their formi
Washington DC Jewish Community Center. (Performance - Theater). 202-518-9400 | | 7:30 pm | The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-488-3300 | | 7:30 pm | August: Osage County.  Performed live. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 | | 7:30 pm | The Nutcracker.  Performed live. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 202-467-4600 | | 8:00 pm | Mamma Mia!.  Performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-752-4200 | 8:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Open Mic at Riot Act Comedy Club. Riot Act Comedy Club opens its doors to newbies, up and comers and pros to come down and get some hard to find stage time in DC'
Riot Act Comedy Club. (Performance - Comedic). 202-625-6229 |
Community| Call | America's Most Wanted Studio Productions. John Walsh's America's Most Wanted Studio, a state of the art facility, is located permanently at the museum, and live broadcast
National Museum of Crime & Punishment. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-393-1099 | | 9:30 am | White House "Un-Tour". Walking tour around the White House, commencing at the corner of 15th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW (next to the Hotel Washi
Washington, D.C. Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-484-1565 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Decatur House Museum -- Tour. Tour of the house designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America's first professional architect, at 1600 H Street NW
. The Stephen Decatur House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-842-0920 | 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Tour -- John F. Kennedy Center. Meet at Level A Parking Plaza for tour led by members of Friends of the Kennedy Center.. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-4168340. | 10:00 am- 12:45 pm | Highlights Tour. Tour commences from West End Docents' Station.. Washington National Cathedral. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-537-6207 | 10:00 am- 12:00 pm | The Self-Promotion Workshops. These 2-hour topical workshops are interactive hands-on help for your marketing and self-promotional efforts. When you come to t
All About Youniversity. (Educational - Workshop). 703-752-6166 | 10:15 am- 5:15 pm | Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution. Visitors will feel the flutter in one of the most educational, entertaining and experiential exhibits yet, an integrated resourc
National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700 | 10:30 am- 12:00 pm | Hirshhorn Museum -- Permanent Collection Tour. Tour begins at the Information Desk, at 7th and Independence Avenue SW.. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-357-2700 | | 11:00 am | Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour. Half-hour guided walking tour focuses on contributions of African-American slaves who built and managed George and Martha Washin
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-780-2000 | 11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters.. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Tour -- Library of Congress. Tour commences in the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building. Library of Congress. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-707-8000 | 11:30 am- 12:00 am | Tuesday Tapas for a Cause. Each month, La Tasca will donate a portion of their proceeds to a local charity. La Tasca - Arlington. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 703-812-9120 | 12:15 pm- 12:45 pm | Wonderful Washington Worship. Famed New York pastor and global spiritual advisor, Dr. Sujay, will be offering a quick, motivational, non-denominational servic
Asbury United Methodist Church. (Community - Religious). 201-760-0200 | 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Permanent Exhibit. Tour the gardens designed by Beatrix Ferrand and honored by Stravinsky in his famous Concerto, and the galleries of the famous B
Dumbarton Oaks. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-339-6410 | 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm | Afro Caribbean Dance Class. Diane Freeman teaches children for one hours, then adults for the second hour in six-week sessions. Call for schedule and to re
Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-543-7293 | 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance, offers over 50 belly dance classes each week at over 7 DC area loctations. Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 | 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Korean Language & Culture Classes
. With a focus on practical language skills plus added cultural context, the Korean Embassy's language program offers a basic intr
KORUS House. (Educational - Class). 202-587-6168 | 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Ballroom and Flamenco Dance Classes. Angelic Feet Dancing is now taking students for its 4 week course on Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and international dances as well as A
Market 5 Gallery. (Educational - Class). 202-446-3664 | 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm | Secrets of the Breath: Introduction to Yogic Breathing and Meditation. The breath is a powerful tool in the elimination of stress and toxins from the body. Through breath work we can settle the mind
Sri Sri Center for Peace and Meditation. (Educational - Class). 202-332-5433 |
Dining Specials| Call | A Wing and A Prayer Night. Your choice of Buffalo or spicy Teriyaki-style wings and a bucket of Buds (4) 7oz Budweiser or Bud Light bottles for only $9.00. Hilton Embassy Row Hotel. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-872-9501 | | Call | 30-Minute 3-Course Lunch. A prix-fixe meal including a non-alcoholic beverage is served on weekdays. IndeBleu. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-333-2538 | 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. Urbana Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-956-6650 | 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Prix Fixe Lunch. A 3-course meal with complimentary glass of wine is offered on weekdays. Bistro Francais. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-338-3830 | 11:00 am- 2:30 pm | 3-Course Lunch. A prix-fixe menu is offered during the week for lunch with different specials each day. Chef's American Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 301-862-0380 | 11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Prix Fixe Weekday Lunch. A special 3-course option is offered in addition to the regular menu. 2941. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-270-1500 | 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Prix Fixe Lunch. A 3-course menu is offered for lunch, in addition to the regular menu and specials. Bastille DC. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-519-3776 | 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Express Lunch Buffet. All you can eat pasta, pizza, soup, salads and more are offered on weekdays. Extra Virgin. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-998-8474 | 11:30 am- 4:00 pm | 30-Minute 3-Course Lunch. Enjoy a contemporary French prix-fixe lunch on weekdays. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-730-8700 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Buffet and Boxed Lunches. For those in a hurry on weekdays, a choice of several quick lunch options is featured. Indique Heights. (Dining - Dining Specials). 301-656-4822 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | 3-Course Power Lunch. A quick, prix fixe lunch menu is offered on weekdays, in addition to the regular menu. Poste. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-783-6060 | 11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Lunch Box. A quick, 4-course prix fixe menu including salads, pasta, entree, sides and dessert is featured on weekdays. Teatro Goldoni. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-955-9494 | 12:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A prix fixe 2-course soup or salad plus entree lunch is offered on weekdays. Fahrenheit. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-912-4110 | 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Handcrafted ale and beer specials. Featured handcrafted ale is $2. a pint. District ChopHouse and Brewery. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-347-3434 | 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Rail drink specials. Free buffet on Friday, $3.50 rail drinks Monday - Friday. Nite-Cap Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-347-5688 | 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Chadwick's Happy Hour. Enjoy $2 domestic bottles, $2 house wine, $2.50 rail drinks and margaritas and half price Buffalo Wings and Stuffed Potato. Chadwick's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-333-2565 | 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Pour House Happy Hour. Weekday happy hour featuring: $3 Bud Light drafts, Miller Lite drafts and Yuengling drafts; $4 Svedka, Svedka Flavors and Jim Be
Pour House. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-546-0779 | 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Italian dining and drink specials. Tuscana West. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-289-7300 | 5:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Family Dining Night. Upstairs at Mr. Henry's, children 8 years old and younger eat free, from their new kid's menu, with a dining adult.. Mr. Henry's Restaurant on Capitol Hill. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-8412 | | 6:00 pm | Tuesday Night Special. Tuesday nights features sports trivia starting at 7 pm and $3 Peroni pints, $10 Peroni pitchers and $5 appetizers (nachos, potat
Pour House. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-546-0779 | | 6:00 pm | Toledo Lounge Tuesdays. Features 1/2 price burgers, Ladies Night 9pm-12pm, $2 off everything (except burgers), $3 - Rail 6pm-9pm, and $2 - Drafts 6pm-9p
Toledo Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-986-5416 |
Festivals| Call | Christmas on the Potomac. Nightly indoor snowfalls and holiday-themed fountain show, musical performances, the Potomac Express Train Village, an ice skati
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 | | Call | ICE. Enter a fantastic winter wonderland unlike anything you've ever seen. The year's coldest event will warm visitors' hearts as the
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 | | 12:00 pm | A Christmas Carol.  Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story is performed live on stage. Ford's Theatre. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-347-4833 |
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